This post was written in response to Sacha Black’s weekly prompt for 2017 (52 weeks in 52 words). Sacha will post one prompt a week for 52 weeks, and the challenge is to write a story in just 52 words exactly. The value of conciseness for a writer is invaluable, as Sacha herself reminds us:Continue reading “WRITESPIRATION @sacha_black #107 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK11 ‘Romantic Words’ #FlashFiction”
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#FridayFictioneers The Flying Ferris Wheel #FlashFiction
I’m having such fun looking forward to Fridays and responding to Friday Fictioneers with stories of adorable and creative Alice, and her incredulous and conventional parents, Marsha and Kevin. Today, you’ll be meeting a friend of hers, Billy (in the photo). I hope you like him! Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and JenniferContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers The Flying Ferris Wheel #FlashFiction”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: Honeymoon Love Letter @Charli_Mills
This post was written in response to Charlie Mills’ Carrot Ranch Weekly Flash Fiction Prompt March 9, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a honeymoon story. It can be between a couple before, during or after the honeymoon. Or it can refer to a honeymoon period. Go where the prompt leads. RespondContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: Honeymoon Love Letter @Charli_Mills”
WRITESPIRATION @sacha_black #106 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK10 ‘The Big Birthday’ #FlashFiction
This post was written in response to Sacha Black’s weekly prompt for 2017 (52 weeks in 52 words). Sacha will post one prompt a week for 52 weeks, and the challenge is to write a story in just 52 words exactly. The value of conciseness for a writer is invaluable, as Sacha herself reminds us:Continue reading “WRITESPIRATION @sacha_black #106 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK10 ‘The Big Birthday’ #FlashFiction”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Amaranta in Disguise’ #FlashFiction
I’m having such fun looking forward to Fridays and responding to Friday Fictioneers with stories of adorable and creative Alice, and her incredulous and conventional parents, Marsha and Kevin. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting the challenge and Shaktiki Sharma for today’s photo prompt, which led me directly to this weeks’ 100-word story. AmarantaContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Amaranta in Disguise’ #FlashFiction”
#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: Victorian King Midas @Charli_Mills
This post was written in response to Charlie Mills’ Carrot Ranch Weekly Flash Fiction Prompt March 2, 2017 prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) include slag in a story. Slag is a glass-like by-product of smelting or refining ore. Slag is also used in making glass or can result from melting glass. It canContinue reading “#CarrotRanch #FlashFiction Challenge: Victorian King Midas @Charli_Mills”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Princess Rhea’ #FlashFiction
I received such a warm welcome, met such creative and supportive bloggers, and had such fun last week, that I’m back again with my second contribution to Friday Fictioneers weekly challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The task is to write a story in 100 words based on a photo prompt. Read the rules, and followContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Princess Rhea’ #FlashFiction”
#Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition 2017 #FlashFiction: Connections
This is my entry for the Annual Bloggers Bash Competition 2017. I’m including a 100-word Flash and a brief account of why being connected to other bloggers has made me a better writer. Making Connections ‘You need to stop this nonsense.’ ‘Which nonsense?’ ‘They’re not real.’ ‘You think I’m imagining people?’ ‘You don’t know whatContinue reading “#Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition 2017 #FlashFiction: Connections”
#FridayFictioneers ‘Before The Snow’ #FlashFiction
I came across this photo by © Sarah Potter and couldn’t resist the temptation to write a Flash! It’s my first time on Friday Fictioneers, which is a weekly challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The task is to write a story in 100 words based on a photo prompt. Read the rules, and follow the FroggyContinue reading “#FridayFictioneers ‘Before The Snow’ #FlashFiction”
WRITESPIRATION @sacha_black #103 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK 7 Jack and Jill #FlashFiction
This post was written in response to Sacha Black’s weekly prompt for 2017 (52 weeks in 52 words). Join in here! Sacha will post one prompt a week for 52 weeks, and the challenge is to write a story in just 52 words exactly. The value of conciseness for a writer is invaluable, as SachaContinue reading “WRITESPIRATION @sacha_black #103 52 WEEKS IN 52 WORDS WEEK 7 Jack and Jill #FlashFiction”
Rereading Jane Eyre 